Board Effect
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Key dates
2026 meetings and events
The Next Course in the Desert: The Tech That’s About to Change Your Health
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. PST
The University of Washington Foundation Board invites you to an evening exploring how the UW is transforming human health through bold ideas and breakthrough technologies.
Speakers: Gaurav Bhardwaj and Shwetak Patel
Hosted by Laura & Adam Selipsky and Korynne & Jess Wright, in their homes at The Vintage in Indian Wells, CA.
Deep Dive: Where Innovation Meets Impact: UW’s Leadership in Health
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Washington Clean Energy Testbeds
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. PST
Husky Giving Day
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Husky Giving Day is back for 2026! On April 23, be part of something great. Your gift to the UW, no matter what size, powers meaningful progress. Join the community that’s fueling the future.
To help Foundation Board Directors feel prepared for Husky Giving Day, we will host a brief training session with the Annual Giving team on April 2 from 12:00–12:30 p.m. PST. This session will provide an overview of the day’s plans, walk through the tools available to Directors, and highlight simple ways to spark engagement and inspire participation.
To register, please email:
foundationboard@uw.edu
UW Foundation Board Spring Meeting
Thursday, April 30, 2026
HUB Lyceum
- 2:15 – 3 p.m. PST | Coffee and conversation
- 3 – 5 p.m. PST | Board business
- 5 – 7:30 p.m. PST | Spring dinner and Deep Dive at the UW Club
The Next Course: Climate Resiliency and Innovation
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Mithun | Pier 56 | Seattle, WA
- 6:00 p.m. PST | Mix and Mingle
- 6:30 p.m. PST | Panel Discussion and Q & A
- 7:15– 8:00 p.m. PST | Casual Discussion
Hosted by David Goldberg, UW Foundation Board Director and Mithun President
The Next Course Series
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Location & Time to be announced
UW Foundation Board Fall Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026
HUB Lyceum
- 8:30 – 9 a.m. PST | Coffee and conversation
- 9 – 11 a.m. PST | Board business
2027 meetings and events
UW Foundation Board Winter Meeting
Thursday, January 21, 2027
HUB South Ballroom
- 8:15 – 9 a.m. PST | Coffee and conversation
- 9 – 11 a.m. PST | Board business
UW Foundation Board Spring Meeting
Thursday, April 29, 2027
HUB South Ballroom
- 2:15 – 3 p.m. PST | Coffee and conversation
- 3 – 5 p.m. PST | Board business
- 5 – 7:30 p.m. PST | Spring dinner (location TBD)
UW Foundation Board Fall Meeting
Thursday, October 7, 2027
HUB Lyceum
- 8:15 – 9 a.m. PST | Coffee and conversation
- 9 – 11 a.m. PST | Board business
2028 meetings and events
UW Foundation Board Winter Meeting
Thursday, January 27, 2028
HUB Lyceum
- 8:15 – 9 a.m. PST | Coffee and conversation
- 9 – 11 a.m. PST | Board business
UW Foundation Board Spring Meeting
Thursday, April 20, 2028
HUB Lyceum
- 2:15 – 3 p.m. PST | Coffee and conversation
- 3 – 5 p.m. PST | Board business
- 5 – 7:30 p.m. PST | Spring dinner (location TBD)
UW Medicine Compass
This is a multi-faceted tool that helps connect you to services at UW Medicine. It’s our way of saying “thank you” to people like you, the University of Washington’s most generous leadership supporters.
Gates Volunteer Service Award nominations
The Gates Volunteer Service Award is presented annually by the University of Washington and the UW Foundation to recognize and honor individuals whose long-term volunteer efforts of time, service and philanthropy have encouraged others to similarly support the University of Washington.
For donors
Visit My UW Giving to see your giving history, read about the impact of your gifts, print a tax receipt, or make a new gift.